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The weather in August in Sankt Gallen
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Sankt Gallen. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Daily weather in August for Sankt Gallen
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sankt Gallen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Average temperatures
It's pleasantly warm in August in Sankt Gallen with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2023, Sankt Gallen reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 185 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
August weather comparison
| Sankt Gallen | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 185 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Sankt Gallen with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 14°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Sankt Gallen is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Sankt Gallen
Temperature in August in Sankt Gallen over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Sankt Gallen
Total precipitation in August in Sankt Gallen over the years
Daily UV index in August in Sankt Gallen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Sankt Gallen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Sankt Gallen by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sankt Gallen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.